Ironman Arizona : Official Thread (Page 38)

I'm so disappointed with my run volume this year. I'm at 750 and that includes 2 injuries, not nearly what I was hoping for. Just read the article in this months Triathlete magazine about the IM run and I am feeling so undertrained for the run, and it's the part that hurts the most. I know there's nothing I can do now, just venting to those who kinda understand, LOl

I'm not even close to those volumes, but I think it's great all of the awesome training you guys have done!  I can't wait to see some of you crush that course.  I'll be in the back...getting the last drop out of my entry fee.  :-)  I'm actually really happy with what I've been able to accomplish this year.  It's been a busy year, and I'm healthy (finally) and injury free.  I can't really ask for more than that.  And I get to see my new husband at the finish line!!!

WOW..... I feel honered to be close, on the bike anyway..  But yes, everyone is different... Ya still gotta TRI! 

I would be honered to keep you company on the run with our glow sticks!!!

Count me in for a BOP finisher. All I want is my $500 medal and T-shirt!

the few times I have used the trainer, my Cat Eye has a cadence monitor...  The sensor is attached to the rear wheel so I can track distance that way...  I stay off it at all costs, if possible...  Too many dish towels on the saddle make for an altered ride...  But a pillow on the saddle for my butt is too much!

My goals for the Steelhead Half/iron distance triathlon August 6th...

Since it is only a half ironman I have decided to race twice as hard. My goals are to finish strong and do it in way that it will reflect my possible full ironman time….

My overall strategy will be as follows…

In preparation for the tri I intend to ride the whole course the day before... hard so I know what to expect. I also want to run inmediatelly after the bike to get my legs used to the effort. But the real strategy will be the day of the event and I hope it will be as follows...

 The swim

I intend to start in the center of the pack… and will go as hard as I can for the first ½ of a mile… then I will settle in a comfortable pace…. and since it is my best event I intend to go all out the last 200 meters or so.. I hate when the googles get foggy.... so I decided not to wear any. Sometimes is hard to navigate with them so I assume that without them it will be easier navigation. 

 The bike

From the swim, I will go sockless… too long to try to put socks on… Since I am not putting any bodyglade on (hate the stuff), I am sure I will take a couple of more seconds to get rid of the wet suit. I will start fast taking advantage of my fresh legs, will start with a big gear and will get into aero position right away. Already got rid of my water bottle cages (too heavy)… I will rely on the two water stations they have on the course. I think that two drinks of water will be enough to sustain me for the 56 miles. As soon as I get comfy on the bike, I will drop a gear and just pedal as fast as I can to pass as many people as I can. I am sure my heart bit will be up, but only slightly. Many people have suggested I should take some sort of nutrition on the bike, but my question is where will I put such thing. I thought of a bento box, but it will ruin my aerodynamic form thus gave that idea up. A Gel, maybe but since I won’t be drinking too much water I am sure I will not be able to stomach the heavy consistency of the gel.. so why bother. I heard the temperature will be high in the 80’s, and I just got this black racing suit… it will be hot but it looks cool. 

 The Run…

As soon as I get out of the bike, I will try to get some water down…no much since I don’t want to stop anywhere to pee. Just a little to moisten my lips… If I drink much I will become heavy and I don’t think I want a full stomach for the run. I just got this brand new shoes which I hope to break in the half marathon. They are supposed to make me faster (their web site says), I have never heard of them but they are pretty expensive so I got them and I am sure they will be great for my run. Sockless again, I don’t think I want to lose time putting on socks. 

When I leave the transition area, my goal is to go fast for the first 21 minutes… I think I will try to put my best 5k ever at the beginning of the run.. Then I am sure I will get comfortable and try to maintain a good form for the rest of the run. Water stations, I will get some water every other water station…. Who needs water or Gatorade every mile… I cannot stomach the Gatorade so water will do for the whole race. 

 My main goal is to finish strong, I am sure that with this strategy I will be done and ready for more. I have trained a lot and this is just a small brick workout….